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Smith Field is celebrating its 100-year anniversary, and we are doing it BIG! Join us on Friday, September 12 from 5pm-9pm for a FREE community event hosted by the Fort Wayne-Allec County Airport Authority! This special event honors Fort Wayne's rich aviation history while welcoming the community out to celebrate. Come out for an evening filled with family-friendly activities - food trucks, LIVE music, aircraft displays, vendors, a FREE children's activity area, and hot air balloons!

Don't miss out as we commemorate a century of aviation in our community!


Event Details

  • FREE and open to the public
  • $5 parking fee with proceeds going to the National Air Mail Museum
  • Food Trucks
  • Local Vendors
  • FREE Children's Activity Area
  • Static Aircraft Displays
  • Helicopter Rides by Sweet Aviation (purchase necessary)
  • Hot Air Balloon Tethered Rides - $10 per person
  • Hot Air Balloon Glow at Sunset
  • LIVE music
  • NO outside coolers (unless medically necessary)
  • NO alcohol
  • Strollers, wagons, and baby carriers are welcome
  • ADA parking is available on-site
  • Stay tuned for more details!